Our Process 2000 is a proprietary die
casting process developed to meet the increasing needs of
our customers to provide a product with mechanical
properties exceeding those that can be obtained by
traditional High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC).
Process 2000 combines the unique advantages of HPDC (near net shape, fast cycle
times, variety of alloys), with the unique
advantages of Low Pressure Casting (minimal porosity, solution heat treatable,
thick wall sections) into a process that design engineers can exploit in their efforts to lower costs and
improve reliability.
Our current product focus for Process
2000 includes Axle, Steering and Suspension System
components.
Our
HPDC cold chamber process has been developed and finely
tuned over the last 50 years to satisfy the rigorous
specifications demanded for the production of pressure
tight, structurally sound, highly complex aluminum die
castings for the automotive industry.
Over 20 years ago, CONTECH
was a leader in
the development and implementation localize squeeze pins and
mold vacuum systems to assist in the minimization of
porosity in critical areas of a casting.
Our
current product focus for our HPDC aluminum process includes
one and two piece Power Rack and Pinion Steering Housings
and Transmission Components.
High
Pressure Die Casting – Magnesium
Our HPDC
hot chamber process has been developed and finely tuned over
the last 13 years to satisfy the rigorous specifications
demanded for the production of close tolerance, structurally
sound, highly complex magnesium die castings for the
automotive industry.
CONTECH uses all of the traditional magnesium die casting
alloys, AM50,AM60 and AZ91, and in special cases will use
mold vacuum to help increase the mechanical properties of a
component.
Our
current product focus for our HPDC magnesium process
includes Steering and Engine System components.
Cold
Forged Steel Wire
Our
Cold Forged Steel Wire process has been developed and finely
tuned over 150 years. Through the years we have learned how to Cold Forge
components that must satisfy the rigorous specifications
demanded for the production of Safety Critical, structurally
sound, complex Steel Forgings for the automotive industry.
CONTECH
leverages on our wealth of
experience in the suspension arena to completely design,
manufacture and test component that is ready for assembly
onto a vehicle.
Our current product focus for our Cold Forged Steel Wire
process includes Steering and Suspension System components.
Machining
Our secondary machining operations
include the latest in transfer line, rotary dial and CNC
machining center technology that enable us maintain close
tolerance capabilities.
CONTECH machines over 60% of all of the
components that we manufacture.
In addition to machining, CONTECH has
in-depth knowledge and experience in the application of
100% X-Ray and Dye Penetrent systems for safety
critical components.
Heat
Treatment
CONTECH has solution and
artificial aging heat treat equipment in two of our
manufacturing locations.
Our equipment includes the latest in drop bottom and
flow through technologies.
We have developed proprietary process monitoring
controls to ensure casting to casting uniformity.
Painting
CONTECH has a completely up
to date powder paint facility in North Carolina for those
customers’ that require protective painting.
